Super-Advanced Ecosystems: The Future of Innovation

In an era where the lines between technology and humanity are increasingly blurred, States, Cities and Communities around the world stand at a pivotal juncture. The “i-innovation model," (IIM), super-advance integrated-innovation conceptualized, offers a roadmap that can spearhead the creation of a future where technology and humanity converge seamlessly, driving social progress and economic growth, safely and sustainably. Super-advanced products and services will derive from quantum’s super-position reality.

IIM integrates key areas such as quantum computing, molecular engineering, and artificial intelligence, projecting a future where super-advanced technology, rooted in the concept of quantum superposition, becomes an intrinsic part of our existence.

This interdisciplinary intersection recognizes a critical turning point in the evolution of technology. Likewise, the the imminent end of Moore's Law. Gordon Moore's insight that the number of transistors on integrated circuits doubles approximately every two years is approaching its physical and economic limits. This shift calls for a strategic realignment in how communities approach innovation, extending beyond traditional industries to embrace a broader spectrum of technological advancements.

The core principle of the IIM is that innovation should produce an equal or greater amount of output from an equal or lesser amount of inputs. This innovation principle is fundamental to establishing a balanced and sustainable innovation ecosystem within urban environments. In this context, innovation is seen as a product of robust research and development (R&D) activities within academic institutions, research organizations, and forward-thinking companies. Understanding that R&D may not be directly profitable, it is crucial to subsidize these efforts through government backing and corporate investment. The success of commercial ventures, which generates tax revenues, can thus fund this continuous cycle of innovation.

The innovation ecosystem encompasses two interconnected sectors: the knowledge sector and the commercial sector. Their relationship, though weakly coupled, is essential for the health of the overall ecosystem. The investments made in the knowledge sector, driven by the commercial sector's success, require careful management to ensure equilibrium and growth. To achieve a balanced innovation ecosystem, and lead in the future of innovation, communities must focus on several key areas.

First, R&D Investment: Balancing R&D inputs, including funding and intellectual talent, against the outputs of commercial products and services.

Secondly, Preventing Brain Drain: Actively working to retain intellectual capital within the community landscape is essential. This involves attracting talent and providing compelling reasons for them to stay, including competitive compensation and opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Thirdly, Collaboration and Funding: Encouraging cooperation among businesses, academic entities, and research institutions, along with efficient allocation of government funding, is vital for a thriving innovation environment.

In addition, universities and research institutions play a critical role in this ecosystem, serving as hubs of intellectual capital – students, interns, and lab assistants. It is imperative to cultivate and retain this talent pool to avoid a loss of intellectual resources. Collaboration between the industrial and academic sectors is essential to maintain this intellectual wealth, thus ensuring the dynamic balance of the innovation ecosystem.

Furthermore, emerging technologies such as programmable photonics, Gallium Nitride GaN), Silicon Carbide (SiC), quantum computing and the chiplet ecosystem are key components in the equilibrium of the innovation system.

The communities that efficiently navigate at this intersection will be the winning communities of the future. Their development and integration into the community innovation landscape will not only establish States, cities and nations as leaders in super-advanced technology but also provide the practical solutions to global challenges facing our planet.